Nitsuko 124i/384i Software Manual

							Programming
Start
Connect the 900i base
unit LINE IN jack to
an available DSTU
station port Refer to the Nitsuko 900i Installation
and User Guide (P/N 85456DINS**)
for additional information.
(Skip this decision for 124i)
Do you want to set the 900i
port programming manually
or automatically?Run 0004. The
system sets the 900i
circuit type to 1.Auto-
maticallyIn 0005, enter
circuit type 1 for
each 900i port.Manually
Should the 900i
have a companion
keyset?
Should the 900i have a
key appearance for all
incoming trunk calls?In 1006, leave the
programmable keys at
their default setting (i.e.,
as line keys 1-4).In 1006, assign a both
ways loop key (code
1078 + 2) to one of the
900i programmable keys.
YesNo
Stop
Continued
on next
page.
No
Connect the 900i base
unit LINE OUT jack to
the companion keyset.
Yes
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							Programming (Cont’d)
In 1006, assign a Call
Coverage Key (1036 + ext.) on
the 900i for the companion
keyset and visa versa.
Should user be able to
use the desk button
on the 900i base to
Transfer calls to the
companion keyset?In 1009, assign the 900i
port as the Boss STA
PORT and enter the
companion keyset port
as the 
STA_nn data.
Do not make any
entries in 1009.
Stop
YesNo
Continued
from
previous
page.
Should the Call
Coverage keys ring or
just flash?In 1016, enable (1)
ringing for the selected
extension and function
key for each Night
Service mode.
Ring
In 1016, disable (0)
ringing for the selected
extension and function
key for each Night
Service mode.
Flash
For calls ringing the
Call Coverage keys,
should the ringing be
immediate or delayed?In 1028, enter 1 for
delayed ringing.DelayedIn 1028, enter 0
for immediate
ringing.Immediate
In 0414 Item 5, adjust
the Call Coverage
Delay Interval if
required.
Do you want to
change the way
calls ring Call
Coverage  keys?In 1018, assign a ring
tone range for each
extension port assigned
to a Call Coverage key.
Yes
When an extension
has more than one Call
Coverage key, do you
want to change the
ringing priority?
No
In 1019, reassign the
Call Coverage key
ring tone priorities.Yes
No
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➣
(384i Only) 0004 - Automatic Extension Circuit Type Setup
Use this program to automatically set up the Nitsuko 900i station port. When you run Program 0004, the
system automatically assigns circuit type 1 to all the Nitsuko 900i ports.
➣(384i Only) 0005 - Manual Extension Circuit Type Setup
If you don’t want to use Program 0004, use this program instead. Use the Type option to set the circuit
type of the Nitsuko 900i station port to circuit type 1. Refer to Understanding Port Assignments on
page 626 for more explanation.
➣0414 - System Timers (Part B), Item 5: Call Coverage Delay Interval
Multiple Directory Number/call Coverage Keys set for Delayed Ringing (see Program 1028 below) ring
the covering extension after this interval.
➣1006 - Programming Function Keys
•Assign a Loop Key (code 1078 + option) to the Nitsuko 900i to make placing and answering out-
side calls easier. For example, code 1078 + 2 will provide a both ways loop key. The user can
press the key to place a call on the dial 9 Trunk Group. In addition, the key provides an appear-
ance for any incoming call that is not specifically assigned to one of the Nitsuko 900i line keys.
•Assign a Call Coverage Key (code 1036 + covered) to both the Nitsuko 900i and the companion
keyset. The Nitsuko 900i should cover the companion and visa versa. This gives the Nitsuko 900i
and the companion keyset on-button access to each others calls.
➣1009 - Cordless/Desktop Extension Assignment
Make entries into this program if you want to enable the DESK button on the Nitsuko 900i base unit. For
the Boss STA PORT? prompt, enter the Nitsuko 900i port number. For the STA_nn prompt, enter the com-
panion desk set’s port number.
➣1016 - Setting Ringing for Multiple Directory Numbers
Individually program the Nitsuko 900i and companion keyset Call Coverage keys to either ring (1) or not
ring (0).
➣1018 - Multiple Directory Number Ring Tone Range
Use this program to assign a unique ring tone range (0-4) to each port assigned to a Call Coverage key.
This is important if the Nitsuko 900i and/or companion keyset have more than one Call Coverage key.
The unique ring tone helps the user quickly determine which key is ringing.
➣1019 - Multiple Directory Number Ring Tone Priority
Use this program to set the priority (1-4) for the tones assigned in Program 1018 above. You make one as-
signment for each port. When multiple Call Coverage key calls ring an extension simultaneously, the
tone with the highest priority (e.g., 1) rings. The other keys just flash.
➣1028 - Multiple Directory Number Key Delayed Ringing
Individually program an extension’s Call Coverage keys for Delayed Ringing (1) or Immediate ringing
(0). Also see Program 0414 Item 5 above.
Related Features
Refer to the Nitsuko 900i Cordless Phone Installation and User Guide (P/N 85456DINS**) for Related Feature
information. 
Operation
Refer to the Nitsuko 900i Cordless Phone Installation and User Guide (P/N 85456DINS**) for the specifics on
feature operation.
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							Data Communications Interface (DCI)
Description
 124i Available — 72 DCI software ports,
allocated between 72 DCI Modules
and six 3-DCI Units (two per
cabinet) maximum. 384i Available — 288 DCI software ports,
with 144 DCI Modules and 48 3-
DCI Units maximum. System
software prior to 3.04 uses different
DCI Types. System software 3.05
and higher has default assignments
for the first 3-DCI installed.
With the Data Communications Interface (DCI), you can use your telephone system to set up a data network.
DCI networking lets system users share common office resources such as PCs, modems and printers.  Since the
phone system handles the network communications, you can eliminate the expense of separate wiring, network
adapters and network driver software.  The DCIs can switch asynchronous RS-232-C data at speeds from 300 to
19.2K baud.  Internal X.25 packet switching ensures maximum data reliability with a minimum of disruption to
other system activities.  
There are three types of DCIs:
•RS-232-C DCI Module (DCI-A: P/N 92266)
The DCI-A is a single port data module that installs in a multibutton phone for serial (RS-232-C) 
communications. Although it installs in the phone, the DCI-A has its own unique port and extension num-
ber.  Use DCI-A to easily add RS-232-C data capabilities to any keyset.  The 384i system can have up to
144 DCI Modules; the 124i up to 72 (DCI-A plus DCI-B - see below).
•Centronics DCI Module (DCI-B: P/N 92267)
The DCI-B is also a single port data module that installs in a multibutton telephone, but it is used for
parallel (Centronics) communication.  Like the DCI-A, DCI-B also has its own unique port and exten-
sion number.  Use the DCI-B to connect a parallel printer to your data network. The DCI-B operates in
one direction only. A switch on the DCI-B lets you send data OUT (from DCI-B to printer) or IN (from
printer to DCI-B). The 384i system can have up to 144 DCI Modules,; the 124i up to 72 (DCI-A plus
DCI-B - see above). The DCI-B requires a unique cable — consult with your sales representative.
•3-Port DCI Unit (3DCI-A: P/N 92258)
The 3DCI-A is a stand-alone unit that connects to a single DSTU PCB port and provides three RS-232-C
ports.  The 3DCI units are helpful in areas that have a high concentration of data devices. Since you can have
three devices connected to each 3DCI, you use up 1/3 the number of DTSU PCB ports (when compared to the
DCI Module).  Keep in mind, however, that 3DCI Units do not have an associated telephone.  The 384i sys-
tem can have up to 48 3DCI Units (144 data ports); the 124i up to three (six data ports).
DCI Features
•Keyset-Originated Data Call
Place a call to another DCI by using your telephone dial pad. The data call automatically sets up if the
called DCI answers.
•Terminal-Originated Data Call
Place data calls directly from your PC.  You can dial using Hayes compatible dialing commands (e.g.,
ATDT) or use the powerful auto-dialing features of your communications software.
•Terminal-Originated Voice Call (Telemarketing Dial)
Use your PC to place an outgoing call, then switch to a voice call after the number dials out.  This is a
great feature for telemarketers that have a list of names to call stored in their communications software.
Let the communications software dial the call - then switch it to a voice call after the stored number dials
out. Each phone with Telemarketing Dial should have a Telemarketing Dial key (code 1045). See Pro-
gramming for more.
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•DCI Department Group
Group DCIs into departments for pooled DCI operation.  For example, you can program several network
printers into a DCI Department Group (see the illustration below).  When a user calls the department,
they connect to the first available printer.  
DCI Department Groups also allow modem pooling for trunk calls without using a proprietary Modem
Pooling PCB (see the illustration below).  Users placing outside calls select one of the pooled modems as
part of the dialing sequence.  Refer to the Hardware Manual for additional installation details.
3DCI
3DCI PC 16DSTU
ASTUSerial PrinterModem
Modem Modem
Modem
920 - 168 f
(384i System Shown)
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							Description (Cont’d)
•Hayes Compatibility
The DCI is compatible with many Hayes AT commands.  For example, you can use S-registers to change
DCI communications parameters (refer to Table DCI-2).  In addition, Result Codes help you monitor the
progress of your call (refer to Table DCI-4).  You can also enter over 20 Hayes commands  from your ter-
minal to control dialing and terminal options, Result Code display and S-register 
programming (refer to Table DCI-5).
•DCI Hotline
DCI Hotline sets up a nailed-up (permanent) connection between a DCI Module and another DCI.
During programming, you set the DCI Module as the source and the other DCI as the target. When
the user at the source presses the keyset data key, the system automatically sets up the data link to the tar-
get DCI. You could use a DCI Hotline at a terminal connected through the phone system to a mini-com-
puter.  When the terminal user presses the keyset Hotline key, the terminal goes on-line to the
mini-computer.
•Speed Conversion
The system can automatically compensate for speed differences between two connected data devices.
For example, a PC receiving at 2400 baud can accept files sent by another PC at 19.2K baud. There is no
need for the two devices to match their communications speed
Physical Ports and Software Ports
DCIs have physical ports and corresponding software ports.  The software ports are used during system program-
ming.  For DCI Modules, the physical port is the same as the phone port into which the module is installed.  In 384i,
the software port (1-144) depends on the installation order (set in Program 0005).  Order 1 specifies software port 1;
order 144 specifies software port 144.  Normally you’ll assign DCI Order 1 to the first DCI Module you install and
Order 144 to the last. In 124i, the software port is the same as host telephone’s physical port. The total of all 124i data
device software ports cannot exceed 72.
Each 3DCI consists of a physical port for connection to the phone system and three software ports.  The physical
port is the station port into which the 3DCI line cord is plugged.  In 384i, the 3DCIs have a different software
port numbering scheme which is also determined by the installation order set in Program 0005.  The 3DCI with
order 1 (shown below) has software ports 145, 146 and 147.  The 3DCI with order 48 (the highest 3DCI order
number available) has software ports 286, 287 and 288.  Normally, you assign 3DCI Order 1 to the first 3DCI
you install and Order 48 to the last. In 124i, the software port is the same as the extension port to which the mod-
ule is connected and the next two consecutive ports. The total of all 124i data device software ports cannot ex-
ceed 72.
384i Data Communications Interface Devices
Device Total Number of
Physical PortsInstallation Order
Numbers Software  Ports
DCI Modules  144 (in phone) 1-144  1-144 
3DCI Units  48  1-48  145-288 
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							Description (Cont’d)
During programming, you assign DCI extension numbers, Department Group options and Tenant Group options
to DCI software ports, not physical ports.  During installation, the equipment plugged into the connectors
correspond to the DCI software ports.  Refer to the system Hardware Manual for more installation details.
Conditions
None
Default Setting
•Disabled.
 
Software
Port 147Software
Port 146Software
Port 145
Physical
Port (Order 1)
PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3
LINEFG
920 - 166A
To DSTU
PCB Port
(384i System Shown)
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							Description (Cont’d)
DCI S-Registers (Register Type 1)
Register Description Range Default
0Number of Rings Until Auto-Answer
The number of rings required before the DCI port
answers the call. 0 (No auto-answer)
1-255 (2-510 seconds)0
1Ring Count
The register that stores the number or rings
detected by the DCI0-255 (0-510 seconds) 0
2Escape Character 
The decimal value of the ASCII character used for
Escape0-127 (decimal) 43
3Carriage Return Character
The decimal value of the ASCII character used for
carriage return0-127 (decimal) 13
4Line Feed Character
The decimal value of the ASCII character used for
line feed.0-127 (decimal) 10
5Backspace Character
The decimal value of the ASCII character used as
a backspace.0-32, 127 (decimal) 8
7Wait for Carrier After Dial
During call setup, sets time DCI waits for carrier
from remote modem before hanging up. Also Sets
time DCI pauses when it encounters a W in the
dial string.1-255 (seconds) 30
9Carrier Detect Response Time
Minimum duration of valid carrier signal.1-255 (10-2550 mS) 6 (60 mS)
10Lost Carrier to Hang Up Delay
Length of time DCI waits before hanging up after
loss of carrier (must be greater than register 9)1-255 (10-2550 mS) 14 (140 mS) 
12Escape Code Guard Time
Delay (guard) time before and after entering
escape character.0, 1-255 
(0, 20-5100 mS)50 (1 second)
25Delay to DTR
In synchronous mode, sets interval between
connection and examination of DTR. Also
After connection, sets minimum duration of
valid DTR signal.1-255 (10-1550 mS) 5 (50mS)
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							DCI S-Registers (Register Type 1)
Register Description Range Default
58DTE/DCE Terminal Type
You can configure a DCI-A Module (P/N 92266)
as either a DCE of DTE device. Use the DCE (1)
configuration if you have a straight-thru cable and
you want to connect directly to a terminal or PC
serial port.  Use the DTE (0) configuration if you
have a straight-thru cable and you want to connect
directly to a modem. (This option requires system
software 3.04. Prior to 3.04, this options was
Register 59, Data Watchdog Timer.)0 = DTE
1 = DCE0 (DTE)
59Data Watchdog Timer (Low)
If a data low condition exists for longer than this
interval, the system disconnects the data call. This
option is only available in system software prior
to 3.04.1-255 seconds
0=disabled0 (disabled)
60Data Watchdog Timer (High)
If a data high condition exists for longer than this
interval, the system disconnects the data call. This
option is only available in system software prior
to 3.04.1-255 seconds
0 = disabled0 (disabled)
61Packet Size
Sets the size of the data packet. Packets exceeding
this size are transmitted. Packets less than this size
are not (unless timeout occurs - see register 63). 0-255 (0-255 byte) 255
62Te r m i n a t e  C o d e
The decimal value of the ASCII code used to end
(terminate) a command line.0-127 (decimal) 13 (CR)
63Data Transmission Time
Sets how long DCI waits before transmitting an
incomplete packet. Use register 61 to set packet
size.0, 1-255 
(0, 50-12750 mS)
0=disabled5 (250 mS)
64Result Code Send/Block
Allows/prevents sending of Result Codes to
device connected to DCI.0=Send 
1=Do Not Send 0 (Send)
Result Code Type
Enables sending of Result Codes as words or
numbers.0=Numeric 
1=Words1 (Words)
Result Code Mode
Determines which set of Result Codes are sent to
device connected to DCI (Basic or Extended - see
Table with DCI feature).0=Basic 
1=Extended0 (Basic)
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							DCI S-Registers (Register Type 1)
Register Description Range Default
65Baud Rate
Sets the baud rate of the DCI port.1=300 BPS 
2=600 BPS 
3=1200 BPS 
4=2400 BPS
 5=4800 BPS 
6=9600 BPS 
7=19,200 BPS6 (9600 BPS)
Stop Bit 
Sets the number of stop bits the DCI expects in the
data stream 0=1 stop bit 
1=2 stop bits0 (1 stop bit)
Data Bits
Sets the number of data bits the DCI expects in the
data stream.0=7 data bits 
1=8 data bits1 (8 data bits)
Parity
Sets the parity method the DCI expects in the data
stream 0=No parity
1=Not used 
2=Odd parity 
3=Even parity0 (no parity)
66Request to Send (RTS) Control
Enables (0) or disables (1) RTS (pin 4) control. If
disabled, the DCI holds RTS on.0=Control enabled
1=Disabled (normally
on)0 (control
enabled)
Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Control 
Enables (0) or disables (1) DTR (pin 20) control.
If disabled, the DCI holds DTR on.0=Control enabled
1=Disabled (normally
on)0 (control
enabled)
Clear to Send (CD Control)
Enables (0) or disables (1) CTS (pin 5) control. If
disabled, CTS follows RTS (pin 4). 0=Control enabled
1=Disabled (follows
RT S )0 (control
enabled)
Flow Control
Sets flow control.0=No flow control
1=RTS/CTS
(hardware) flow
control enabled
2=XON/XOFF
between DCI and
connected terminal
3=XON/XOFF
between sender and
receiver (DCI
transparent)1 (hardware
flow control)
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